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Material Safety Data Sheet
Borage Oil
Last Revised: 8/02/05
1. Product Identification 7. Hazards Identification
Product Name: Borage Oil General: No data
INCI Name: Borago Officinalis Seed Oil Inhalation: This product has a low vapor pressure and is not anticipated
Chem. N.: No data to present an inhalation hazard at ambient conditions.
Ingredient(s) & CAS Number(s): Borage seed oil, 84012-16-8 Eye Contact: Eye contact may cause irritation. Excessive and/or
Ingredient(s) & EINECS Number(s): Borage seed oil 281-661-4 prolonged exposure may cause irritation.
Skin Contact: Skin irritation is not expected with normal contact.
Ingestion: Ingestion is relatively non-toxic unless aspiration occurs.
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Exposure Guidelines: No data
Melting Point: No data
Boiling Point: No data
8. First Aid Measures
Evaporation Rate: No data
Specific Gravity: @ 25掳: 0.91-0.92 Eyes: Irrigate with heavy stream of water for at least 15 minutes or until
Solubility in Water: Insoluble irritation subsides. If material is hot, treat for thermal burns and seek medical
pH Value: Not applicable attention.
Appearance & Odor: Yellow liquid, characteristic odor Skin: No adverse affects are expected due to its use in personal care
products. If irritation occurs wash area with soap and water. Remove
3. Stability and Reactivity contaminated clothing. If material is hot, treat for thermal burns and seek
medical attention.
Chemical Stability: Stable Inhalation: No adverse effects due to inhalation of vapors are expected
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers at ambient temperatures.
Hazardous Decomposition: Combustion produces carbon monoxide, Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting due to aspiration hazard. If vomiting
carbon dioxide, and thick smoke. In general, products of combustion (such as occurs seek immediate medical attention.
organic materials) may be irritating and toxic. Physician鈥檚 Note: No data
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
9. Fire Fighting Measures
4. Handling and Storage
Flash Point: >300掳C
Avoid breathing vapors or mist. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid
Auto-ignition Temp: No data
prolonged or repeated exposure with eyes. May be slippery when spilled. Do
Extinguishing Media: Water spray may spread flames. Use dry
not store or use near heat, sparks, or flame and store out of sun. Never use
chemical, foam, CO2, and other standard extinguishing media for oil fires.
pressure to empty. Do not puncture, drag, or slide container. Handle in well-
Fire Fighting Procedures: Combustible material. Use air supplied
ventilated areas. Ground metal containers when dispensing.
equipment for fighting interior fires. Cool fire exposed containers with water.
Store in closed containers below 30掳C in well 鈥搗entilated areas. Keep
Fire and Explosion Hazards: No data
away from oxidizing agents, excessive heat, and sources of ignition such as
sparks and flames.
10. Toxicological Information
5. Accidental Release Measures Acute Oral LD50: No data
Dermal and Eye Irritation Test: No data
Remove sources of ignition. Contain spill to smallest possible area. Carcinogenicity: No data
Absorb with appropriate inert materials. Area may be slippery; take Mutagenicity: No data
precautions.
11. Disposal Considerations
6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
US: Discarded product is not a hazardous waste under RCRA, 40 CFR
Respiratory Protection: None required under conditions of normal 261
use. If vapor or mist is generated when heated or handled use a certified EC: Dispose of material in accordance with appropriate regulations.
NIOSH respirator for oil mist.
Eye Protection: Use safety glasses/goggles or face shield when
handling to avoid splashing into eyes.
Protective Clothing: No data
Engineering Controls: No data
Other Protective Measures: No data
Important Notice: The information presented herein is based on experimental data submitted by the manufacturers
of the raw materials and is considered scientifically correct; however, no warrant or representation, express or implied, is
made as to the accuracy or suitability of this information for application to the purchaser鈥檚 intended purpose or for
consequences of its use and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising
out of its use. Use these materials only as directed. If you have any questions regarding the proper interpretation of this
sheet or the meanings of any terms used, we strongly urge you to speak with your physician. For further information
concerning product safety and proper use, call the number listed on the front of the MSDS.
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